Money Talks: Lessons from Canada's Wealthiest

"Money Talks: Lessons from Canada's Wealthiest" follows a group of friends as they struggle with questions about their future in the wake of the recent financial crisis. Applying lessons learned from the richest Canadians, they learn practical tips to put them on the road to financial peace of mind. More

The lasting impact of the recent financial crisis is the fear and uncertainty that it has left in the minds of many Canadians. Will they be able to retire? Will they be able to fund their kids’ educations?

"Money Talks: Lessons from Canada’s Wealthiest" follows a group of friends as they struggle with these questions. Applying lessons learned from the richest Canadians, the friends learn, in easy to understand language, practical tips to put them on the road to financial peace of mind.

“In this book, Sam not only distills the key rules of saving and investing into a handful of accessible chapters, he provides insights for translating those rules into successful action. The result is a practical guide to achieving financial peace of mind for beginners and experts alike.”

--William B.P. Robson, President and CEO, C.D. Howe Institute

“Sam says early in the book that ‘Investing is not rocket science. It is simple, but it is not easy.’ He then proceeds to take a number of complex concepts and show that they are, indeed, ‘simple.’ It is a must-read for anyone hoping to build a legacy for the future. Even industry professionals will learn a great deal from Sam’s dramatic insights.”

--James B. Love, Q.C., CEO, Legacy Private Trust

“Sam’s book addresses head-on the uncertainty and volatility in today’s markets and outlines the key steps needed to secure your financial future. A fun read and a terrific resource.”

--Kathryn From, Founder and CEO, Bravado Designs

“An excellent discussion on managing risk appropriately in an investment portfolio. A must-read for anyone who lost money during the financial crisis.”

Sam Sivarajan has over fifteen years’ experience in the investment banking and investment management industries. Having worked with and learned from some of the most successful entrepreneurs and executives in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Asia, Sam has a passion is to share these ideas with those who could benefit from managing their wealth more effectively.

Sam built and led the top-ranked ultra–high net worth wealth management team in Canada, which counted one out of four of the hundred wealthiest Canadians as clients. Previously, Sam held progressively senior roles as a mergers and acquisitions investment banker in the telecom sector in London, England, and Vienna, Austria, where he advised some of the foremost entrepreneurs and executives in the world.

Sam trained as a corporate lawyer with one of the leading international business law firms in Canada. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto, with MBA and JD degrees, and the University of Western Ontario, with a degree in economics. He also holds the Certified Financial Planner designation from the UK. Sam currently serves on several non-profit advisory boards.

In his spare time, Sam enjoys trekking; he has reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and trekked the Andes in Peru and the Eastern Himalayas of Bhutan. He is a certified personal trainer, kettlebell instructor, and spinning instructor.